iHub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Co- Creation Hub, https://cchub.africa, launched in 2010 to accelerate the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Africa. Co-Creation Hub includes CcHUB in Lagos, Nigeria & Windhoek, Namibia, Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda - https://cchubnigeria.com/designlab/ and iHUB https://ihub.co.ke/ in Nairobi, Kenya.

This role will be responsible for managing all government affairs, developing and influencing  partnerships with coalitions, the Public Sector, and all relevant interests groups to achieve desired regulatory outcomes;

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Edtech company and government entities 
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with government and other stakeholders in the edtech industry
• Represent the company at Edtech related government meetings and events 
• Advocate for edtech initiatives and policies that support the company’s mission
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments in the edtech space
• Develop and execute strategies to engage with government and other stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new government partnerships 
• Negotiate and manage contracts with government entities 
• Monitor and report on government regulations and policies 
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management
• Be the go-to person for all things edtech government relations and partnerships-related
• Keep up with the latest Edtech trends and developments 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, political science, Law or related field
• 8- 10 years experience with 6+ years in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, or government
• Public policy experience especially for tech or tech related space 
• Exceptional Stakeholder management Skills
• Experience in leadership and change management